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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.51, 2,091.96 and 420.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.51, 2,091.96 and 420.69 is: 631.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.51 : 2,091.96 = 420.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.51/2,091.96 = 420.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.51x = 2,091.96 × 420.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.51x = 880,066.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,066.65/1,394.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.10

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